NSW Police Commissioner, Michael Fuller APM has welcomed the latest crime figures released by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
The figures, released yesterday, show the rate of crime across most of NSW has remained stable or fallen over the last two years.
In the 24 months leading up to September 2019, there has been a reduction in the following major crime categories across the state:
- Break and enter - dwelling (down 6.1%)
- Steal from dwelling (down 2.8%)
- Steal from person (down 5.8%)
- Malicious damage to property (down 3.7%)
Of the remaining 13 major crime categories, 12 remained stable.
The only major exception to this was steal from retail store (up 9%). This can largely be attributed to increased proactive work, including specifically targeted operations.
Commissioner Fuller said police will continue to implement measures to stay ahead of crime.
"These figures demonstrate how proactive policing continues to have a positive impact on reducing crime across the state.
"Police have a range of capabilities available to them that are used to stay ahead of criminals planning to commit these crimes.
"Our focus will always be community safety, and we will continue our efforts to disrupt crime before it happens," Commissioner Fuller said.
